PHIA News Digest – Vol. 9, No. 36

Sep 3, 2024 | PHIA NEWS DIGEST

PennDOT secretary completes visits to teams in all 67 counties

With visits today in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll became the first PennDOT secretary to visit all 67 counties, demonstrating the Shapiro administration’s dedication to delivering in all corners of Pennsylvania.

Rail service to Philly, road repair to be discussed at Reading forum

State officials will be in Berks County Friday to talk about public transportation priorities, including proposed plans to restore passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia.

Open road tolling keeps PA Turnpike’s per-mile rate mid-tier

When open road tolling goes live on Jan. 5, 2025, it will standardize rates and bring uniformity. These per-mile rates will keep toll rates on the PA Turnpike mid-range compared to other U.S. toll roads.